Wednesday, December 7, 2016

December 3rd was a little hectic, as I had already scheduled a photo session out of town, and had errands to run before Jeremy and I headed off to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. So the girls' activity that day was Movie Night with Nana and Gramps.

December 4th we hurried home right after Church because Mama was goin' on day 3 of a migraine. Bleh. We still managed a quick craft.

December 5th we had hoped to wake up to snow, as was forecast. We were a little disappointed at first . . . until it started snowing later that morning. And continued the rest of the day!! We made these adorable little paper houses while watching the snow fall outside. It would have been the best day ever had our dog, Kate, not gotten sick. A short stay at the vet, and overnight in the house snuggled up to us seemed to work magic! She's feeling much better now.

December 6th we got to see friends we hadn't visited in ETERNITY, and decorate sugar cookies to boot!

Today is another busy one, with a photo shoot at the home studio this morning, followed by the big girls volunteering at the preschool. But the goal is to snuggle together and read some Christmas stories as well.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

And I can't even tell myself, "Don't worry, Mama. She's not *quite* 14 yet, you still have ~insert number~ hours left before the clock strikes that magic number in which your baby is one.year.older."

Nope.
Can't even say that to myself, because she was born at 5:50 am, and as I type this, at 6:30 in the morning, she is *already* 14.
It's already done.

{2009 ~ 7 years old}

{2010 ~ 8 years old}

{2011 ~ 9 years old}

{2012 ~ 10 years old}

{2013 ~ 11 years old}

{2014 ~ 12 years old}

{2015 ~ 13 years old}

Miss Sierra, it truly seems like a minute ago that you were my little girl ~ losing your first tooth, learning how to ride a bike.

And now, here we are, two blinks later, and you are about to start high school, taller than your mama!
It seems I am constantly caught between sadness that you are growing older, and complete joy: marveling at the young woman you have become, enjoying the time we have together, excited for your future.

You are:

Strong and determined ~ you know exactly what you want, and often how to go about getting it.

Organized and detailed ~ you will run a mighty tight ship one day! You expect a lot of others, but I suspect it's because you expect a lot of yourself. You have a love of all things organizational. Pretty bins, storage containers, papers, and pens.
Everything has its place, and there's a place for everything.
Your favorite tool is your checklist.

Poised and mature ~ You've always seemed beyond your years. You are a born leader, and your sisters look up to you.

Thoughtful and giving ~ You love giving gifts ~ Picking out treasures for others. And you are the first to get your Thank You notes done!

You love:

Summer days spent by the creek.
Reading a good book.
Taking care of animals.
Dinner out.
Hunting with Daddy.
Crafting with Mama.
Camp-outs.
Time in the kitchen.
Dreaming of vacation.

We are so very proud of the young lady you are becoming.
Happy Birthday, Darlin'!
We love you to the moon!